Best viral videos of 2012: Animals
Check out some of the year's best viral videos of animals, courtesy of The Feed
Year in Review: 2012
Best viral videos of 2012
Check out some of the year's best viral videos, courtesy of The Feed
Best viral videos of 2012: Kids
Check out some of the year's best viral videos of kids, courtesy of The Feed
Best viral videos of 2012: Music
Check out some of year's best viral music videos, courtesy of The Feed
The 10 worst IPOs of 2012
Facebook was the most publicized initial public offering flop of the year, but it was far from the weakest market debutante
2012's Top 10 moments in world news
From moments that sparked weeks of pain or weeks of joy, to moments just hinting at changes yet to come, it's been a busy year
Year in review: Bizarre viral stories of 2012
From Spanish frescos to Olive Garden reviews, these jaw-dropping stories caught our attention over the last year
Spotify's top hits of 2012: Gotye, Fun, Carly Rae
Music streaming service releases its year in review for 2012, which includes some of the year's viral hit sensations
Emerald named color of 2013 by Pantone
The authority on color announced the green hue as the color of 2013
The Top 5 feel-good stories of 2012
The most heartwarming and inspiring stories of the year include a committed dog owner, an elderly food reviewer, and a Secret Santa
What were the most popular songs of 2012?
The year's most popular songs featured boy bands, newcomers and a couple of familiar faces
Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2012
"Sunday Morning" remembers those who made our hearts sing, our spirits soar, and touched our lives in ways great and small
A look back at a momentous year
"Sunday Morning" remembers twelve months full of news events great and small
How to avoid a New Year's Day hangover
Expert says there's limited evidence that foods like asparagus can help prevent a hangover -- then what works?
Who will make news in 2013?
Take a peek into the crystal ball to see which celebrities will be in the headlines in 2013
Iran already in new year... 1434, and it's grim
Sanctions have made once-common goods luxuries, and Iranians are angry; Can a new president force the Ayatollah's hand in 2013?
25 bizarre viral stories of 2012
For better or worse, these jaw-dropping news stories caught our attention over the last year
Top music albums of 2012
Albums from Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Elle Varner, Kenrdick Lamar and Taylor Swift make the writers' 2012 lists
Scientists call out celebs over "dubious" claims
Sense About Science report debunks reported claims from January Jones, Michael Phelps
Tips for a fashion-forward 2013
Here's a look at the trends to watch in 2013
Trends to watch in 2013
A look at some of the upcoming fashion trends and coolest looks for 2013
CDC year in review: 2012's Outbreaks, research
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated disease, outbreaks in 2012 and unveiled campaigns to prevent disease
5 best consumer finance tips of 2012
A look back at our favorite consumer tips from CBS MoneyWatch's personal finance expert
2012's Top 5 stories from a changing China
The biggest population in the world is growing impatient with Communist Party norms, and there's a new top man to try and deal with it
2012's Top 5 craziest world news stories
From phony poll gotchas, to vodka-swilling elephants, the news took the occasional unexpected turn this year
Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" breaks Spotify records
And that isn't the only Spotify record the 17-year-old songbird's ballad broke this past week.
Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
Tim Minchin performs "Apart Together"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Apart Together."
Tim Minchin performs "Airport Piano"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Airport Piano."
Tim Minchin performs "The Absence of You"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "The Absence of You."
Tim Minchin is serious about musical satire
Musician, songwriter and comedian Tim Minchin built a following that would take him worldwide. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason talked with Minchin about his storybook journey that's taken him from West Australia to London's West End (with "Matilda: The Musical"), and about his remarkable new album, "Apart Together."
The Dodo: Behind its heartwarming animal videos
When it comes to animal videos on the web, no one outdoes The Dodo, a top producer which racks up 5 billion views a month by sharing tales of animal advocacy, perseverance, and unlikely friendships. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson talked with some of the people behind the company whose mission is to make everyone an animal lover.
NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19
"I pray every day that this nightmare of a virus will subside and I beg everyone to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions," Towns wrote on social media.
Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
Post Malone gives free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers
Not only are they giving out free shoes, but the limited edition pairs are already sold out online.
Sarah Cooper: I'm moving on from lip-syncing Trump
Preview: The comedian talks with "Sunday Morning" about life after becoming a social media phenomenon lampooning the president.
World
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Putin foe Alexey Navalny detained as he returns to Moscow
This is the first time he has returned to Moscow since he was poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent over the summer.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
U.S.
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"Cowboys for Trump" founder, arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
National Guard troops being vetted as they arrive to guard Capitol
Security officials are concerned about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing the inauguration.
Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" breaks Spotify records
And that isn't the only Spotify record the 17-year-old songbird's ballad broke this past week.
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Politics
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"Cowboys for Trump" founder, arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
National Guard troops being vetted as they arrive to guard Capitol
Security officials are concerned about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing the inauguration.
Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Entertainment
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Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" breaks Spotify records
And that isn't the only Spotify record the 17-year-old songbird's ballad broke this past week.
Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
Technology
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A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Science
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
Health
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Americans criticize vaccine rollout as too slow — CBS News poll
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
MoneyWatch
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
NRA files for bankruptcy
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
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"Cowboys for Trump" founder, arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration.
He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Space
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Trump's phone call with Brad Raffensperger
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
NFL QB Alex Smith: The 60 Minutes Interview
Washington Football Team Quarterback Alex Smith was fighting for his leg and his life in November 2018 after he suffered a gruesome on field injury. Following thousands of hours of rehab and help from the U.S. Military, he defied expectations to make a return to the NFL, in one of the greatest sports comebacks ever. Norah O'Donnell reports.