Texas officer keeps school safe while spreading joy
To the teens at Clark High in Plano, Texas, Officer Parker is a confidant and confidence booster
Everyday Heroes
Former Giants player saves man from roof of burning home
Cole Farrand used an extension ladder from his grandparents’ house to bring the man to safety
Pearl Harbor hero, 93, returns to the base 75 years after saving lives
Mel Heckman, who helped rescue his fellow sailors, fulfilled his wish to return with his family
Man in Texas saves his brother and dog in N.C. via Twitter
Craig Williams was scrolling through pictures of hurricane devastation on Twitter when he stumbled across a pic of his brother's house
La. woman saved from certain death during flooding reunited with rescuer
In Baton Rouge last month, David Phung -- a land surveyor by trade -- demonstrated he’s pretty good in the water, too -- saving a dog and her owner from floodwaters
Mass. boy helps save baby brother from choking to death
10-year-old calls 911 and runs barefoot for help when little brother chokes on a piece of fruit, family says
Caught on camera: Teacher's aide saves choking boy
Teacher's aide in Oklahoma is being commended after she saved a little boy who had swallowed a penny
Caught on dashcam: Oregon trooper saves 2-year-old on busy road
Video shows trooper snatching up tot from busy highway moments before 18-wheeler rolls by
Bachelor detective takes on case of two Pittsburgh boys
After meeting two foster children at his boxing gym, no-nonsense veteran cop went from a man's man to family man
School custodian hailed a hero after saving 3rd grader's life
"If he wasn't there, I probably would have died," says 8-year-old
Good Samaritan killed helping stalled driver
Driver stopped to help a person on a California highway whose car had run out of gas
Quick-thinking bus driver saves unconscious motorist
A Massachusetts bus operator is credited with preventing a dangerous accident with only seconds to spare
Caught on camera: Texas cop saves little girl from choking
Body-camera captures the moment a police officer saves the life of a toddler who stopped breathing and was turning blue
Police officer in Texas hailed a hero after rescuing drowning man
Dashboard camera video shows the moment a Fort Worth police officer jumped into a Texas lake to help save a drowning person
Florida boys rescue toddlers from burning home
A 10-year-old and an 11-year-old rushed into a mobile home filled with thick smoke to pull two young kids out
Colorado boy, 10, dies after alerting family to fire
The boy is being credited with with alerting his mother to the fire, which started when the family of six was sleeping in their Leadville home
Retired NYPD detective drowns while saving boy
New Yorker was vacationing with family in Puerto Rico when he saw boy struggling in the surf
Hero teen struck by truck, still pulls man to safety
"He was in the opposite lane and I thought, 'I can't let him stay there.'"
Trucker who helped save sex captive in Virginia: "I've got daughters"
When Kevin Kimmel caught a glimpse of a distraught-looking young woman in an RV, he knew he had to act
Shoveling it forward: The kindness of strangers
Wisconsin firefighters finish shoveling snow from man's driveway after taking him to hospital
Girl helps paramedics through sign language skills
A 10-year-old in Kansas used her signing skills to assist emergency health care workers with a car crash victim
D.C. "Pajama Lady" helps kids in need on Christmas
Armed with PJs, Kathy Jackson is passing on a Christmas tradition to hundreds of foster children
Sydney siege victims lauded as heroes
One of the two killed in the standoff reportedly grabbed the hostage taker's gun, while the other is said to have shielded a pregnant friend
Family saved from burning home by 6-year-old girl
The fire blazed through the coastal Massachusetts house, but the girl's quick action prevented any loss of life
Postal workers get thanks for thwarting a predator
Three Illinois postal workers say something suspicious one day; their actions may have saved a young boy
U.S.
Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth to join "The Talk"
Both women are familiar faces on the CBS talkshow and will replace two departing co-hosts.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Hunter fatally shoots man after mistaking him for deer
The two men were not hunting together and the victim was not wearing blaze orange, according to the sheriff's office.
"Juno" star Elliot Page announces he is transgender
"Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot," Page announced Tuesday.
First Alzheimer's blood test now for sale without FDA approval
More than 5 million people in the United States and millions more around the world have Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia.
Obama narrates new Jon Ossoff ad ahead of Georgia runoff
Obama highlights Ossoff's commitment to passing a new Voting Rights Act and his personal connection to fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Why some social media users are making the switch to Parler
Some conservatives say Facebook and Twitter have left them feeling "ostracized." Now, they're turning to sites criticized for allowing misinformation and promoting violence.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers roll out $908 billion COVID relief plan
The proposal would provide relief to state and local governments, small businesses and jobless Americans.
Salvation Army expects "perfect storm" of more need, fewer donations
"In terms of fundraising, we anticipate about a 50% drop," Salvation Army National Commander Ken Hodder told CBS News' Jamie Yuccas.
World
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Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Baby among 4 killed as car plows into shoppers: "Horror scene"
State Governor Malu Dreyer said the dead included a young child and condemned it as a "brutal act."
Russia detains suspected "Volga maniac" serial killer
Russian authorities said they have detained a long-wanted serial killer suspected of murdering at least 26 women.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
China marks 1 year since COVID symptoms were first detected
A government-sanctioned exhibition on the coronavirus hails President Xi Jinping as "heroic."
U.S.
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Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth to join "The Talk"
Both women are familiar faces on the CBS talkshow and will replace two departing co-hosts.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Politics
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Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Obama narrates new Jon Ossoff ad ahead of Georgia runoff
Obama highlights Ossoff's commitment to passing a new Voting Rights Act and his personal connection to fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers roll out $908 billion COVID relief plan
The proposal would provide relief to state and local governments, small businesses and jobless Americans.
Entertainment
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Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth to join "The Talk"
Both women are familiar faces on the CBS talkshow and will replace two departing co-hosts.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
"Juno" star Elliot Page announces he is transgender
"Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot," Page announced Tuesday.
Howard, Vance on film "Hillbilly Elegy"
Director Ron Howard and author J.D. Vance join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new Netflix film "Hillbilly Elegy," based on Vance's best-selling memoir.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The unveiling comes less than two months after secret recordings from June 2018 were aired by CNN, in which she complained about preparing for the holidays at the White House.
Technology
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Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Cyber Monday was biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent up to $12 million every minute during peak Cyber Monday shopping.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
Science
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China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
Video shows meteor "as bright as the full moon" in Japan
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over Japan has lit up social media.
Health
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Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
First Alzheimer's blood test now for sale without FDA approval
More than 5 million people in the United States and millions more around the world have Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia.
Is shopping in stores safe during the coronavirus pandemic?
As U.S. infections rise, public health experts are urging consumers to limit their physical presence in stores.
China marks 1 year since COVID symptoms were first detected
A government-sanctioned exhibition on the coronavirus hails President Xi Jinping as "heroic."
MoneyWatch
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Self-employed? Your state may owe you money
Many states skimped on jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers, a government watchdog found.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
Cyber Monday was biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent up to $12 million every minute during peak Cyber Monday shopping.
When will employers stop hassling Black workers over their hair?
"I felt it was too much control over who I am," recounts one employee who was challenged on her hairstyle.
COVID-19 will kill off thousands of top brands, expert says
Business guru Scott Galloway says thousands of retailers will disappear, but some workers will see more opportunity.
Crime
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Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Russia detains suspected "Volga maniac" serial killer
Russian authorities said they have detained a long-wanted serial killer suspected of murdering at least 26 women.
Candidates who could prosecute Trump discuss NY criminal probe
There's one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.
Governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower again
Leslie Van Houten is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and others kill Leno LaBianca and his wife in 1969.
Can new info help solve the case of missing college student Kristin Smart?
More than two decades after her disappearance, a podcaster turns up the heat to help solve the case.
Space
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China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Biden unveils senior members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled senior members of his economic team. His nominee for treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, would be the first woman in that role, and his choice for budget director, Neera Tanden, would be the first woman of color to run the Office of Management and Budget. CBS News political producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to break down what lawmakers are saying about those picks as well as the latest on coronavirus relief.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Paris police charged after vicious beating
Four police officers in Paris have been charged after they allegedly beat a Black music producer, Michel Zecler, at his studio earlier this month. The investigation comes amid growing concern over police brutality in France. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.