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Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz faced off in Pennsylvania in their only debate in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Polls show a tightening race. L.A. police are investigating whether the recording of City Council members' racist remarks in a private meeting in 2021 was recorded illegally. It sparked a sandal. And Wednesday night’s estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot ranks as the game’s 5th largest ever.
Tucker Haas was just two years older when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Fraternity members at Penn State University took him under their wing. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen traveled to State College, Pennsylvania to see how Haas, who is now a senior at PSU himself, is paying it forward.
Roughly 4,700 soldiers of the elite 101st Airborne Division are now stationed near the front line in Ukraine — the largest deployment of the unit in Europe since World War II. U.S. soldiers at the base told CBS News that they are "ready to defend every inch of NATO soil" if necessary.
A Moscow court heard American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession and denied the request to suspend her sentence. Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Mississippi's state capital of Jackson is home to 150,000 people, and last month, after flooding caused a water plant to fail, the town was left with no running water for weeks. Jim Axelrod shows how a decision the city made nearly a decade ago is still having ramifications.
A teacher and a 16-year-old girl were killed Monday after a gunman broke into a St. Louis high school and opened fire. Damon Arnold reports.
TikTok influencer Isaiah Garza has captured the hearts of millions around the world through videos of him helping strangers with random acts of kindness. He speaks to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about how he started his journey of kindness after persevering through his own struggles.
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the flu, COVID-19 and RSV — three viruses that could overwhelm hospitals this winter.
For the first and only time, Pennsylvania's Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his Republican challenger, Dr. Mehmet Oz, will meet for a debate. The two are facing off for the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
In Russia, jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner is appealing her drug smuggling conviction. She was appearing via a video feed from a women’s detention center outside moscow. The judge's verdict is expected Tuesday as well. The high-stakes race for Senate in Pennsylvania will see Democrat John Fetterman facing off with his Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz in their first and only debate. And the White House says President Biden will be speaking with Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak in the coming days.
Two men arrived at Schanda Handley's door, handcuffed her, and threw her in the back of a van. They put a gun to her head and threatened to kill her, but she lived to tell the story.
Louisiana sheriff’s deputy, Chad Martin, made the rescue of a lifetime when he pulled over two men who abducted Schanda Handley. Years later, Martin and Handley reunited.
Michael Handley was awaiting trial for allegedly masterminding a plot to kidnap and kill his estranged wife. A camera that he used for security inadvertently recorded incriminating evidence.
Actor Jim Parsons joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the off-Broadway musical "A Man of No Importance," as well as his thoughts on a new book about "The Big Bang Theory."
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
With just over two weeks left until this year's midterm elections, hundreds of jurisdictions are still reporting a shortage of poll workers. It comes amid a recent warning from the FBI that seven states across the country are continuing to see unusual levels of threats against those who run elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Hospitals across the country are seeing a big influx in cases of pediatric respiratory syncytial virus during an early season surge. Omar Villafranca reports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is planning to blow up a dam in southern Ukraine and cause a "large-scale disaster." Meanwhile, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukraine urgently needs better air defense systems. Holly Williams reports.
Charlie D'Agata is on a U.S. military facility on Romania's Black Sea coast, where he witnessed the largest deployment of the 101st Airborne Division in Europe since World War II. The deployment comes as NATO continues to ramp up its forces on the alliance's eastern flank as the Kremlin continues to ramp up its anti-western rhetoric to explain a string of battlefield losses in Ukraine.
Two incidents of carbon monoxide leaks at a school and day care in the U.S. this week are raising questions about whether state laws require detectors in child care settings. But the answer is complicated, and at least 10 states don't have any such laws. Norah O'Donnell has the story.
From combating the rise in crime to transforming a symbol of hate into unity — we shine a light on a few of America's unsung heroes. We take a look at a Nevada school district focusing on social and emotional support for students. Then we travel to Michigan to see how abandoned alligators find a permanent home at a reptile rescue sanctuary. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
More than 70 percent of oyster reefs in Florida have disappeared in the last half-century. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann visits a fisherman and conservationist determined to restore oysters and their ecosystem.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down with Dwayne Johnson ahead of the premiere of his new film "Black Adam." Johnson shares why he had to push the studio for 15 years to make the film.
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned following a tumultuous 45 days in office. British journalist and former BBC correspondent Jon Sopel joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the next steps to find her replacement.
Newly released body camera video reveals confusion during the arrests of several people accused of voting in the 2020 election, despite being ineligible under Florida state law. At least one of the people arrested had received a voter ID card from the state.
The strikes come after the president spent weeks accusing Nigeria's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce are rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.
For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops are adapting to changing demand. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Britain's King Charles delivered his annual Christmas address, carrying on a royal tradition that began nearly a century ago. Leigh Kiniry has more.