Reliving the holiday favorite "A Christmas Story"
The heartwarming movie of a young boy's Christmas has engendered die-hard fans - and a new Broadway musical
Holiday Season 2012
2012 "Food Issue" recipe index
Links for recipes of the many dishes featured on "Sunday Morning"!
Ball drops in Times Square to ring in 2013
New Year arrives in New York's Times Square as around one million people watched the glittering ball drop
Denver New Year's revelers offered free cab rides
Attorney whose sister died in car accident involving alcohol vows to pick up tab for partiers who drink too much while ringing in 2013
Several British royals miss Christmas services
Queen Elizabeth II and other royals attended Christmas Day church services, but Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry were absent
How to stick with your New Year's resolution
Research shows more than 100 million Americans resolve to change their behavior every January, but only a third of them succeed
"Les Miserables" wins Christmas Day box office
Musical takes in an estimated $17.5 million on Tuesday; "Django Unchained" in second place with a projected $14 million
Christmas comes to superstorm victims
Residents are still struggling to recover from a massive fire that destroyed over 100 homes during superstorm Sandy
Christmas in New York City
Christians around the world are gearing up for Christmas festivities on Dec. 25, 2012
"Sandy Claus" brings joy to victims of the superstorm
It's a difficult Christmas for many families whose homes were ruined by superstorm Sandy, but one man may provide some holiday cheer
Britain's royals celebrate Christmas
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and other royals attend Christmas Day church services on the monarch's Sandringham estate
How stars are spending the 2012 holidays
See what the Kardashians, Kerry Washington, Mick Jagger, and Miley Cyrus are up to for the holidays
Carson Daly's New Year's Eve line-up announced
The new "Voice" winner, along with Train, Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon will appear on the annual TV special
Melissa Rycroft shares holiday plans, family photos
"Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" winner reveals where she'll be spending Christmas and whether she'd do another reality show
Kindness found online over the holidays
Services help those most affected by Sandy by playing secret Santa matchmakers online
The White House at Christmas: A timeless tradition
A look at the history behind the White House's celebration of the holidays with photos and videos of this year's events
Salvation Army supplies toys to needy
Salvation Army's Golden State division held a Toy & Joy Shop Distribution event that allows families in need to shop for free toys and receive a bag with ingredients to make a holiday meal
5 holiday gifts for your home
A few money-saving repairs can spruce up your home this holiday season
Santa brings gifts to Superstorm victims
Michael Sciaraffo used Facebook to start a charitable enterprise for superstorm Sandy victims, delivering toys dressed as Santa Claus
Portable artificial heart patients spend the holidays at home
An experiential portable artificial heart system is giving patients awaiting transplant surgery some extra time with their families
Outrageous celebrity Christmas gifts
See how some stars are splurging on gifts for their family memebers
The science of finding the perfect Christmas gift
Studies find large, thoughtful gifts are best; and don't be afraid of regifting
Holiday heartburn: Foods to avoid
If you're one of the 20 percent of Americans who suffer from symptoms of GERD each week, here are some foods to skip on the holidays
Christmas at the palace
See how the world's royalty celebrates Christmas
Top tips for diabetics this holiday season
Helpful pointers to stay healthy from keeping warm to counting the carbs in your alcohol
Entertainment
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Justin Timberlake buys van for teen with cerebral palsy
Timberlake heard about his fellow Tennessean, who has become local celebrity because of the way he spreads joy.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
McConaughey opens up about family, career
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey speaks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about his new memoir, "Greenlights." In their wide-ranging interview, the 51-year-old opens up about family, his successful career and how he nearly quit acting altogether.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
Tributes to Chadwick Boseman pour in on birthday
"Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today," tweeted Mark Ruffalo.
George Clooney: Down to Earth
The actor-director, who returns to the world of sci-fi with the post-apocalyptic thriller "The Midnight Sky," talks about how marriage and fatherhood has changed his perspective
George Clooney: Down to Earth
Actor-director George Clooney returns to the world of sci-fi with his latest futuristic drama, the post-apocalyptic thriller "The Midnight Sky," He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about shooting in Iceland; how marriage and fatherhood has changed his perspective; and does he really cut his own hair?
Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen on "Let Them All Talk"
Three remarkable actresses share the screen in a new film from director Steven Soderbergh, an exercise in improvisation, about three friends in their 70s
Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest on "Let Them All Talk"
Three remarkable actress – Academy Award-winners Meryl Streep and Dianne Wiest, and Emmy Award-winner Candice Bergen – share the screen in a new film by director Steven Soderbergh, "Let Them All Talk," an exercise in improvisation, in which its actors were required to create much of the dialogue themselves. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with the trio about the rarity of starring in a major Hollywood film about three women in their 70s.
Charlie Mackesy's lessons in kindness
Through whimsical sketches and simple, yet sage, advice, the British artist's bestselling "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" manages to distill what's most important about life, including kindness, empathy, perseverance and love
Charlie Mackesy's lessons in kindness
Through his whimsical sketches and his characters' simple, yet sage, advice, British artist Charlie Mackesy manages to distill what's most important about life, including kindness, empathy, perseverance and love. He talks with correspondent Seth Doane about his surprise bestseller, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse."
Margaret Thatcher biographer on what "The Crown" gets right and wrong
Actress Gillian Anderson is earning stellar reviews for her portrayal of Thatcher, reintroducing the polarizing figure and her legacy to a new generation.
Saturday Sessions: Haim performs “Gasoline”
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Gasoline.”
Saturday Sessions: Haim performs “Summer Girl”
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Summer Girl.”
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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.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
U.S.
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Democrat Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator this week
Kelly defeated Republican Senator Martha McSally in the special election this month.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
COVID rules force 49ers to play "home" games in Arizona
"We're all humans just like everyone else, and it's a big deal to leave your family for the whole month of December," head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
SCOTUS skeptical of plan to block undocumented immigrants from census count
The effort could lead some states with large immigrant communities, like California, to lose seats in the House of Representatives.
Politics
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Democrat Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator this week
Kelly defeated Republican Senator Martha McSally in the special election this month.
Arizona certifies election results
The governor said the paperwork formalizing Kelly's election would be "hand delivered" to the secretary of the U.S. Senate "so that Arizona's newest senator can be sworn into office as swiftly as possible."
SCOTUS skeptical of plan to block undocumented immigrants from census count
The effort could lead some states with large immigrant communities, like California, to lose seats in the House of Representatives.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Joe Biden suffers "hairline fractures" in foot, doctor says
The president-elect will "likely require a walking boot" for several weeks.
Entertainment
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Justin Timberlake buys van for teen with cerebral palsy
Timberlake heard about his fellow Tennessean, who has become local celebrity because of the way he spreads joy.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
McConaughey opens up about family, career
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey speaks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about his new memoir, "Greenlights." In their wide-ranging interview, the 51-year-old opens up about family, his successful career and how he nearly quit acting altogether.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
Technology
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
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.
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.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Science
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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.
Are we making raccoons smarter?
The black-masked critters that teach themselves how to break into trash bins are the perfect urban survivalists, and we have ourselves to thank for that
Pet cloning: Man's best friend, again
When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye, so they turned to ViaGen Pets, a company that has cloned hundreds of animals for a multitude of grateful owners
Health
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Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
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.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Hawaii beckons remote workers eager for taste of paradise
State campaign seeks to attract mobile professionals to luxury locales where tourists and partygoers once trod.
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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.
Nearly 19 million Americans could lose their homes next year
Millions of households are behind on their rent and face a potential "fiscal cliff" early next year.
Renters are still being evicted, despite federal ban
Loopholes in a CDC moratorium for evictions mean many renters are still losing their homes.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
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Candidates who could prosecute Trump weigh in on New York's criminal investigation
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.
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen's watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
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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."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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Joe Biden through the years
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
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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.
Balance of Senate will be determined by Georgia's runoff races
Two runoff races in Georgia will decide which political party will have the majority in the Senate. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss what the polls reveals about potential voter turnout and just how diverse that turnout might be.
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.
Biden names senior members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden will announce senior members of his economic team tomorrow, including his nominee for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This comes as he's facing divisions from the progressive wing of the party over some of his potential picks. Former Obama speechwriter David Litt joins CBSN for more analysis on the transition.