Toymaker says China tariff cut means "there's going to be a Christmas"
Jesusdoll.com CEO David Mauro said his toy company is racing to import inventory from China after the U.S. eased tariffs for 90 days.
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American toymaker on tariff impact
One industry reeling from President Trump's tariffs is American toy makers. Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, the toymaker selling brand names like My Little Pony, Tonka Trucks and Lincoln Logs, joins CBS News to discuss the impact.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Missing Florida dog returns to family home, rings doorbell
Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, near Jacksonville, on Dec. 15.
What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
What to know about 2024's post-holiday sales
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss post-Christmas deals and CBS News New York reporter Derick Waller has more on holiday returns.
6 hurt after taxi jumps curb in New York City
Police say a New York City taxi driver may have suffered a medical episode when he veered onto a sidewalk in an area designed for heavy foot traffic on Christmas Day, injuring six people. CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more.
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Celebrating the holidays around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.
Amid Gaza war, a subdued Christmas in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.
Royal family celebrates Christmas with no sign of Prince Andrew
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Mall Santas cater to kids with sensory issues
Every year, the shopping mall investment trust Simon Property Group hosts private Santa sessions for kids with sensory issues who may not feel comfortable in a crowded mall or shopping center. Jericka Duncan reports.
Hanukkah 2024 started on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
The significance of "Chrismukkah"
Wednesday marks a rare holiday occurrence — when Hanukkah begins at sundown on Christmas night. It's just the fifth time in the last 114 years that both holidays are taking place on the same day, and it won't happen again until 2035. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, and Candida Moss, a professor of theology at the University of Birmingham, join CBS News 24/7 to discuss the significance of "Chrismukkah."
Inside the restored St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican's traditional Christmas Eve midnight mass in a newly restored St. Peter's Basilica. It's one of a series of projects in Rome as the city prepares to usher in the Catholic Jubilee. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gives us a closer look at the restoration project.
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Delays after American Airlines ground stop
Some travelers are dealing with delays after American Airlines issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights due to a "technical issue" on Christmas Eve. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop after the brief outage. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest from Atlanta.
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Record holiday travel expected
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 million passengers this holiday season, while gas prices remain lower than last year.
Pilgrims absent in Bethlehem this year
Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
American Airlines flights nationwide briefly delayed by "technical issue"
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings taken into custody
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
Trump opposed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, CBS News sources say
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
Padilla warns about what happens "when cameras are not there" after Noem event
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was briefly detained last week after being forcibly removed from a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Israel accuses Iran of targeting civilians, killing 8 in missile strikes
Israel says Iran is targeting civilians, killing 8 more people, as the Israeli military hammers Iranian launch sites and says it controls Tehran's skies.
Flash floods kill 5 in West Virginia, several people missing
Flash flooding caused by torrential rains on Saturday killed at least five people in northern West Virginia. Officials said 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell within about half an hour.
Wife of Minnesota senator targeted in shooting provides update
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning.
State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Leonard Lauder, son of Estée Lauder founders and ex-CEO, dies at 92
Leonard Lauder, the oldest son of the founder of Estée Lauder and a longtime former CEO of the beauty empire, has died at 92, the company said in a statement.
3-year sextortion probe from Buffalo to Ghana to D.C. reveals growing trend
FBI records obtained by CBS News show a nearly 500% increase in reports of sextortion since 2019.
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The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.
Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.
State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings taken into custody
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
J.J. Spaun wins U.S. open after weathering messy rain delay at Oakmont
J.J. Spaun took advantage of a lengthy rain delay to recover and win the U.S. Open.
3-year sextortion probe from Buffalo to Ghana to D.C. reveals growing trend
FBI records obtained by CBS News show a nearly 500% increase in reports of sextortion since 2019.
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The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.
Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.
Trump clears U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, but details of merger still unclear
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Retailers cash in on Army's 250th anniversary and "No Kings" protest
Sellers are hawking Army anniversary and "No Kings" T-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash in on Saturday's military parade and anti-Trump protests.
Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to halt production
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Walmart heiress' "No kings" protest ad sparks backlash against retailer
Walmart heiress' ad is prompting backlash against the retailer despite it not being associated with the company.
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State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings taken into custody
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
3-year sextortion probe from Buffalo to Ghana to D.C. reveals growing trend
FBI records obtained by CBS News show a nearly 500% increase in reports of sextortion since 2019.
Wife of Minnesota senator targeted in shooting provides update
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning.
Padilla warns about what happens "when cameras are not there" after Noem event
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was briefly detained last week after being forcibly removed from a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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A revolutionary drug for extreme hunger offers clues to obesity's complexity
A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger.
A father of 3 felt healthy. Then a routine screening found deadly cancer.
Curtis Jackson was having a regular screening when doctors found evidence of a deadly bile duct cancer.
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
The price you pay for an Obamacare plan could surge next year
An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
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Israel accuses Iran of targeting civilians, killing 8 in missile strikes
Israel says Iran is targeting civilians, killing 8 people, as the Israeli military hammers Iranian launch sites and says it controls Tehran's skies.
State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
Trump opposed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, CBS News sources say
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
2 dead, 32 injured in bridge collapse at tourist destination in India
At least two people died and 32 others were injured after a bridge collapsed over a river in India's western Maharashtra state, sweeping others into the water.
Tourists break crystal-covered chair at Italian museum
Security footage from the museum shows a man and a woman taking pictures while pretending to sit on Nicola Bolla's "Van Gogh" chair before breaking it.
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Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who "invented" TV
The Cuban-born entertainer broke conventions when he co-starred with wife Lucille Ball in "I Love Lucy," playing a straight-man sitcom dad. Now, a new biography reveals his lesser-known contributions to television.
Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who "invented" TV
Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-born entertainer, broke conventions when he co-starred with his wife Lucille Ball in the TV show "I Love Lucy," playing a prototypical American sitcom dad. He also changed the rules of television by filming episodes, thereby creating the rerun – and, ultimately, a new economic model for TV. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Todd Purdum, author of a new biography, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television," about Arnaz's impact on American culture; and with Lucie Arnaz, who discusses her parents' marriage and divorce, and her father's extraordinary journey.
Extended interview: David Letterman on IndyCar racing
In this web exclusive, comedian and Indianapolis native David Letterman talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his lifelong interest in auto racing, and how he is today co-owner of an IndyCar racing team, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing. He also talks about his experience riding in a car driven by Paul Newman around California Speedway.
Remembering Sly Stone and Brian Wilson
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the legacies of two musical giants – the beating hearts of Sly and the Family Stone and the Beach Boys.
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"Sunday Morning" looks back at the legacies of two musical giants – the beating hearts of Sly and the Family Stone and the Beach Boys.
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AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Suspected Minnesota lawmaker shooter arrested
Police have arrested Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News Minnesota reports.
Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings taken into custody
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
Wife of Minnesota senator targeted in shooting provides update
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning.
Vance Boelter's car found after lawmaker shootings in Minnesota
Residents of Sibley County are encouraged to lock their doors and secure their vehicles, adding that law enforcement will be going to area residences to ask to search properties.
Tourist reportedly suspected of murdering her family in Iceland
A French tourist has been arrested in Iceland suspected of murdering her daughter and husband, local media reported.
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NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Early details on Minnesota shootings arrest
The man suspected of killing a Democratic lawmaker and her husband has been arrested. Police say he was taken into custody without incident, even though he was armed at the time. As CBS' Cristian Benavides reports police found a list of other possible targets in his vehicle including abortion rights advocates and abortion facilities.
Walz addresses arrest in Minnesota shootings
Gov. Tim Walz and other officials spoke to reporters Sunday night following the arrest of the suspected shooter of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Suspected Minnesota lawmaker shooter arrested
Police have arrested Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News Minnesota reports.
Dad does tutorials for daughters' hair
In tonight's weekend journal, Itay Hod shows us a dad who's helping other dads struggling to fix their daughters' hair.
How Trump has changed the process for pardons
The presidential pardon has been used throughout history, but never quite like it has this year. Scott MacFarlane reports.