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
Sundance Film Festival 2022: Opening highlights
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the "100 greatest stand-up comics" ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like "Coming to America," and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as "Christine" in the hit TV series "Baskets."
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" — which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcome first child
The couple shared the news about their bundle of joy on social media.
Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dead at 68
Louie Anderson's career as a comedian and actor spanned more than four decades.
Adele postpones Las Vegas residency
The 15-time Grammy award-winner sobbed in an Instagram video announcing the postponement, blaming COVID and delivery delays.
Meat Loaf, rock superstar, "Bat Out of Hell" singer, has died at 74
The Dallas native sold over 100 million albums worldwide and appeared in over 65 movies, including "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Singer, actor Meat Loaf dead at 74
The music world is mourning the loss of one of rock 'n roll's unique performers, Meat Loaf. The singer's family announced he died last night at age 74, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
Elton John wants "to do something different" after retiring from the road
The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
French star Gaspard Ulliel dies in skiing accident at age 37
Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent."
U.S.
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Wildfire in Big Sur closes part of California's Highway 1, forces evacuations
The California Highway Patrol closed Highway 1 at Rio Road just outside of Carmel-by-the-Sea due to the fire.
1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Krystof Hrabik suspended for allegedly making racial gesture, AHL says
The player was caught on video making a racial gesture at a Black player.
Politics
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 23, 2022
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Representative Bennie Thompson and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday.
The Electoral Count Act and the next steps on voting rights
A bipartisan group of senators is now working on narrower election reforms after the Senate failed to pass major voting rights legislation this week.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
University revokes honorary degrees given to Giuliani and Flynn
"Revoking these honorary degrees reinforces our values and allows us to lead with truth and integrity," the university's president said.
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
Health
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How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
MoneyWatch
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
World
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Austrian Parliament votes to make vaccines mandatory for most adults
The mandate is the strictest of its kind so far in the European Union.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
Huge, deadly explosion caused by tragic road crash in Ghana
A truck carrying explosives intended for mining collided with a motorcycle, setting off a blast that left a massive crater, and more than a dozen people dead.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
Pope vows justice for abuse victims after predecessor faulted
A German report found that Pope Benedict XVI mishandled four cases of abusive clergy during his tenure as archbishop of Munich.
Entertainment
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Sundance Film Festival 2022: Opening highlights
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the "100 greatest stand-up comics" ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like "Coming to America," and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as "Christine" in the hit TV series "Baskets."
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" — which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
Technology
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Technology
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
Science
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Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
FDA works to approve vaccines for kids under 5
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.
COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children — walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
Crime
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1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Man charged with threatening election officials
There's been a surge of threats against government officials over the last year related to the pandemic and the 2020 election. The latest involves a Texas man who the Justice Department says threatened to kill top government officials in Georgia. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Space
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Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
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Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
Latest Videos
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Latest Videos
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Hockey star Willie O'Ree on "The Takeout"
Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss being the first Black player in the NHL and the adversity he overcame on and off the ice.
Former ambassador on tensions with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss concerns about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Then former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's Lana to discuss the likelihood of a Russian attack.