Commentary: Without accountability, deaths at the hands of police will continue Mona Hardin, whose son, Ronald Greene, died after being beaten by Louisiana law enforcement, says change will not come until justice is served against police violence. Jun 6, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 6) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Jun 6, 2021
Memories of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre 100 years ago, a White mob in Tulsa, Okla., killed 300 Black people and reduced a thriving Black community to ashes. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow talks about one of the most notorious massacres in U.S. history and those who witnessed it. May 30, 2021
David Sedaris looks into his crystal ball The humorist ponders other people's questionable fascination with astrology, ghosts and clairvoyants (and don't get him started on mistletoe enemas). May 9, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (May 9) Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and audio titles. May 9, 2021
Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise. May 2, 2021
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated" The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd. Apr 25, 2021
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Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike! The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise. Mar 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28) Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles. Mar 28, 2021
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay" The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather. Mar 7, 2021
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by. Feb 28, 2021
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles. Feb 28, 2021
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Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid The comedian weighs in on Sunday's epic battle between NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Whom will he root for? Feb 7, 2021
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. Dec 15
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy. Dec 14
What are the prospects for laid-off workers? In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs. Dec 14
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Jane Austen at 250: Celebrating a writer who still inspires new chapters Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth. Dec 14
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Commentaries
Commentary: Without accountability, deaths at the hands of police will continue
Mona Hardin, whose son, Ronald Greene, died after being beaten by Louisiana law enforcement, says change will not come until justice is served against police violence.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 6)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Memories of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre
100 years ago, a White mob in Tulsa, Okla., killed 300 Black people and reduced a thriving Black community to ashes. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow talks about one of the most notorious massacres in U.S. history and those who witnessed it.
David Sedaris looks into his crystal ball
The humorist ponders other people's questionable fascination with astrology, ghosts and clairvoyants (and don't get him started on mistletoe enemas).
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (May 9)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and audio titles.
Jim Gaffigan, father of five, picks his favorite
The comedian reveals a secret no father should ever admit: parents DO have favorites. But his is a surprise.
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated"
The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd.
NIH director: The COVID vaccine is "an answer to prayer"
Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist and evangelical Christian, says we are at a "love your neighbor" moment, when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect others from severe illness and death.
Jim Gaffigan: Take a hike!
The comedian (who would not be mistaken for an outdoorsman) doesn't understand why hiking is considered exercise.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 28)
Recommendations of new fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles.
Dana Perino on why "Everything Will Be Okay"
The political commentator and Bush White House press secretary offers life lessons and wisdom learned at the knee of her Wyoming rancher grandfather.
Pandemic anniversary: Jim Gaffigan marks one year of lockdown
The comedian ponders the perfect anniversary gift, to mark the passing of a year in which time did NOT fly by.
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (February 28)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LV: The GOAT vs. the Kid
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Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
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Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees
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What makes for a great Christmas song?
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Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
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Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
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U.S.
More U.S.U.S. government admits fault in deadly midair collision that killed 67 near D.C.
The Justice Department said in court filings that an Army Black Hawk helicopter and air traffic controller may be at fault for the deadly crash.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
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Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
MoneyWatch
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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
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Politics
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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
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HealthWatch
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Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
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Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
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Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
World
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A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
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Arctic temperatures rising twice as fast as elsewhere, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
Entertainment
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Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
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Technology
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How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
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Local pushback grows against AI data centers
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Science
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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Crime
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Police call for public help in Brown probe
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Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
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Police ask public for footage in Brown manhunt
Investigators remain stymied in the hunt for the Brown University gunman. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Officials give update on Brown shooting manhunt
Officials gave an update Wednesday on the investigation into the Brown University shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Space
More SpaceJared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address
President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Trump's remarks further.
Trump delivers year-end address to nation
President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration's actions during the first 11 months of his second term and outlining his goals for the next three years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
Iowans mourn National Guardsmen killed in Syria
President Trump participated in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday, honoring two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter who were killed in Syria last weekend. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.