White House Christmas decorations celebrate "Gifts from the Heart"
Festive photos show the White House decked out for the holiday season.
Holiday Season 2011
Avoiding, or dealing with - hangovers
Dr. Holly Phillips has tip to help prevent them - or treat them if you get one
Dead woman's holiday card arrives 11 years late
2000 Christmas card from woman's sister-in-law arrives before Christmas Day 2011; Card could have been stuck in mailbag
Best bubbly to ring in the New Year right
Expert showcases delicious champagnes and sparkling wines at numerous price points, and offers serving tips
Finishing touches in Times Square for big night
Security as tight as it gets with record crowd expected due to warm temps; Other cities prep big celebrations as well
Dick Clark celebrates 40th New Year's Eve show
Dick Clark's New Year's Eve special celebrates 40 years with Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and many more
Plastic surgery a hot holiday gift
Plastic surgeons are busier than ever at the end of the year as people cash in gift certificates. WCBS-TV's Cat Anderson reports.
11 tips for avoiding holiday depression triggers
For some people, holidays aren't a time of cheer, but a time for stress, high expectations, and depression. How can you protect yourself?
Amazing origami ornaments adorn museum tree
Check out the stunning decorations on the American Museum of Natural History's holiday tree
Brisk "Mega Monday" business buoys retailers
Adds to already better holiday season, but experts say it's too soon to say economy finally on sound footing
"Mega Monday" adding sizzle for retailers
Shoppers not just returning, but buying, big, day after Christmas, as gift cards spark buys; Holiday season sales rose 3.8%
The many faces of Santa Claus
The spirit and look of the jolly fat man are represented across the globe
What Kate can expect at a royal Christmas
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, will be marking her first Christmas as a member of the royal family
A Ben Stein Christmas
His message: The holiday is for everyone, regardless of religion, and he's happy to celebrate it
NORAD kicks off countdown to track Santa, with help from Google
Follow Saint Nick's journey around the world
"Elf on the Shelf": Is it naughty or nice?
Best-selling book and doll got a boost this season from an "Elf on the Shelf" TV special
Tax cut extension fight? What fight?
President's Hawaiian vacation was delayed by battle over payroll tax, but many there don't know -- or care about squabble
Macy's raises 1.4 Million for Make-A-Wish
Macy's Believe Campaign's Martine Reardon and The Make-A-Wish Foundation's David Williams discuss the success of their holiday fundraising collaboration.
Holiday weather forecast
Lonnie Quinn delivers the weather forecast for Americans traveling around Christmas time.
Elephant Santas in Thailand
An annual event in Thailand involves elephants dressed as Santa Claus marching through the streets handing out gifts to children. Debbye Turner Bell reports.
Do you believe in Santa?
A poll finds many people did believe in Santa when they were kids, and he remains a VERY popular chap! Debbye Turner Bell reports.
Authors' favorite Christmas stories
New York Times best selling authors Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Egan, and Bred Meltzer sit down with Erika Hill to read some of their favorite Christmas stories.
10 holiday headache triggers
Lots of things can trigger headaches during the holiday season - besides in-laws
Fergie and Josh Duhamel's cute Christmas card
The couple opted for a less traditional Christmas card and had caricature artist James Malia sketch them
David Letterman celebrates odd holiday traditions
Darlene Love, giant meatballs and the Lone Ranger make up David Letterman's holiday traditions
Entertainment
George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Angela Bassett on returning to "Mission: Impossible"
Reprising her role as Erika Sloane, Angela Bassett reflects on playing the president and the joy of seeing strong female leadership on screen.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible" sparking mentorship with Tom Cruise
After impressing audiences in "Top Gun: Maverick," Greg Tarzan Davis was written into the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible"
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Angela Bassett talks "Mission: Impossible"
Angela Bassett reprises her role as Erika Sloane—now President of the United States in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and explains why she chooses to back Ethan Hunt in the fight against an all-powerful AI.
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix
Sesame Street revealed it will air new episodes and 90 hours worth of old ones on Netflix starting later this year. It comes nearly 56 years after Sesame Street first appeared on PBS, where new episodes will air as well, Netflix says, the same day they become available to stream.
Minneapolis' Mother Soki goes viral with help from Ellie Goulding
When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice.
Henry Czerny closes the loop with "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"
Henry Czerny, who first appeared as CIA director Eugene Kittridge in 1996, returns to "Mission: Impossible" and says revisiting the character has been "brilliant."
Hayley Atwell reflects on 5 years of "Mission: Impossible"
After five years on "Mission: Impossible," Hayley Atwell says Tom Cruise's kindness stood out as much as his defying stunts.
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix for its 56th season
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
"FBI True" season premiere returns
The Paramount+ series returns this week with a deep dive into a disturbing case from 1988. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary recounts how investigators tracked down a serial rapist turned killer—and his unlikely accomplice.
Henry Czerny on "Mission: Impossible" return
"Mission: Impossible" actor Henry Czerny talks about reprising his role as CIA director Eugene Kittridge and his on-screen tension with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
Hayley Atwell on "Mission: Impossible"
After five years with the franchise, Hayley Atwell says "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" pushed her to new physical and emotional limits, from Arctic training to developing a complex dynamic with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
Jensen McRae performs "I Don't Do Drugs"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "I Don't Do Drugs."
Jensen McRae performs "Let Me Be Wrong"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Let Me Be Wrong."
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DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
The investigation comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large
Ten inmates in all broke out of the New Orleans jail, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which runs the facility.
Electricity demand expected to jump by more than 75% by 2050, report says
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
Inside the blast zone following bombing at Calif. fertility clinic
Three days after an explosion believed to be intended for a fertility clinic rocked the city of Palm Springs, California, the smell of smoke still filled the air.
Disabled students say they feel left behind in emergencies
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
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Electricity demand expected to jump by more than 75% by 2050, report says
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun says he's the biggest owner of Trump's meme coin
Justin Sun — who owns $19 million worth of President Trump's meme coin — will attend a dinner with the president, after regulators paused a Biden-era lawsuit against Sun.
Here's a look inside Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park
Epic Universe, the first new theme park in Florida in more than 25 years, opens on May 22. Here's what visitors can expect.
Fanatics promo event will pit sports fans against pros like Tom Brady
In Fanatics Fest's new skills-based contest, select fans will compete against sports legends like Tom Brady in a series of athletic challenges.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
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DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
The investigation comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
At least 2 Navy SEALs facing discipline over racist memes shared on Signal
The Navy is disciplining at least two members of SEAL Team 4 after racist memes were shared in a Signal chat to a Black fellow SEAL, two sources familiar told CBS News.
Rubio and Van Hollen get into heated exchange over Trump policies
The secretary of state defended the Trump administration's foreign policy to the committee he was once a member of.
RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun says he's the biggest owner of Trump's meme coin
Justin Sun — who owns $19 million worth of President Trump's meme coin — will attend a dinner with the president, after regulators paused a Biden-era lawsuit against Sun.
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Disabled students say they feel left behind in emergencies
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Biden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago.
Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
How climate change is increasing complication risks for pregnant women
Early season heat waves gripping the Central and Southern United States are bringing attention to the health dangers of high temperatures during pregnancy.
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"Narco pets," circus animals fleeing Mexico city eclipsed by cartel violence
Tigers, monkeys, jaguars, elephants and lions are among the animals being moved due to the cartel violence eclipsing the northern Mexican city of Culiacan.
Trump announces $25 billion for "Golden Dome" missile defense system
President Trump wants a "Golden Dome" missile defense system like Israel's Iron Dome.
Mexico City mayor's secretary and adviser shot dead in street
Mayor Clara Brugada, who holds the second most powerful political post in Mexico, said her secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz were killed.
Famous spy's possessions recovered 60 years after he was hanged
Eli Cohen's remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
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George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Angela Bassett on returning to "Mission: Impossible"
Reprising her role as Erika Sloane, Angela Bassett reflects on playing the president and the joy of seeing strong female leadership on screen.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible" sparking mentorship with Tom Cruise
After impressing audiences in "Top Gun: Maverick," Greg Tarzan Davis was written into the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible"
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Angela Bassett talks "Mission: Impossible"
Angela Bassett reprises her role as Erika Sloane—now President of the United States in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and explains why she chooses to back Ethan Hunt in the fight against an all-powerful AI.
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Survey finds teachers increasingly use AI
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
Big tech stocks dip lower
The Dow ended Tuesday down more than 100 points and S&P ended its six-day winning streak. Plus, Home Depot said it does not plan to raise its prices due to tariffs. CBS News business contributor Javier David 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.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
Trump signs "Take it Down Act," revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large
Ten inmates in all broke out of the New Orleans jail, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which runs the facility.
Inside the blast zone following bombing at Calif. fertility clinic
Three days after an explosion believed to be intended for a fertility clinic rocked the city of Palm Springs, California, the smell of smoke still filled the air.
"Narco pets," circus animals fleeing Mexico city eclipsed by cartel violence
Tigers, monkeys, jaguars, elephants and lions are among the animals being moved due to the cartel violence eclipsing the northern Mexican city of Culiacan.
Mexico City mayor's secretary and adviser shot dead in street
Mayor Clara Brugada, who holds the second most powerful political post in Mexico, said her secretary Ximena Guzmán and adviser José Muñoz were killed.
LA jail maintenance worker arrested
A Louisiana jail maintenance worker has been arrested and accused of aiding a jailbreak by 10 inmates. Four men have been recaptured since the escape. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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Reporter's Notebook: ChatGPT and persuasion
A new study found artificial intelligence could out-argue humans by making its points feel personal. The AI didn't just know what to say -- it knew how to sound like it understood you. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains the significance.
Tapper book alleges Biden's decline was hidden
A new book by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson is shedding new light on the cognitive decline of former President Joe Biden. The book, "Original Sin," depicts alleged attempts by the president's family and close aides to shield his mental lapses from the public. A Biden spokesperson denies the allegations. Tapper joins to discuss.
Virginia acts on school safety gap
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations. Tom Hanson reports.
Breaking down report into El Salvador deportations
Two months ago, more than 200 Venezuelan men were deported to a Salvadoran prison without due process. A new report by the Cato Institute found that dozens had entered the U.S. legally. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details.
Congresswoman charged after clash at ICE facility
Federal prosecutors have charged Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey with felony assault after a skirmish outside a Newark ICE facility where the city's mayor was arrested earlier this month. Scott MacFarlane has more.