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The Uplift: Holiday helpers
Volunteers help Holocaust survivors in New York celebrate Hanukkah. A town finds a unique way to use Christmas trees to help their community. A woman goes on a mission to bring holiday lights to her neighborhood.
The Uplift: Holiday lights
A house in Illinois transforms into a spectacular holiday light display during Christmastime – and there is a purpose behind the decorations. A woman goes on a search to find her biological father. After seeing a news story, a woman becomes inspired to help change an NYPD officer's life.
The Uplift: A Santa to believe in
A man hopes to bring representation and diversity to the role of Santa Claus. A ballerina from Minnesota earns an iconic holiday role in New York City. Julia Roberts tells Gayle King where she thinks some of her most beloved characters ended up.
The Uplift: A weather wonder
A 22-year-old forecasting the weather out of his bedroom is praised for helping people during natural disasters – and gets a big surprise from David Begnaud. And Santa comes early to two U.S. cities to bring Christmas magic to children in need. Plus, more uplifting news.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Christmas return season begins
Americans have entered the 2025 gift returns era after the Christmas holidays. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
King Charles gives Christmas address
In his annual Christmas address, King Charles emphasized courage and unity, urging people to find strength in the "companionship and kindness of others."
Holiday cookie box deliveries make spirits bright
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.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
"The Polar Express" children's book turns 40
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's book, "The Polar Express." He tells CBS News' Bradley Blackburn about how he came up with the classic Christmas tale at just 34 years old.
Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas since he became pontiff. At Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Leo urged people to care for the poor and for migrants.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas Eve tradition
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Marking 20 years of "The Elf on the Shelf"
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Pope Leo's first Christmas midnight mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his first Christmas midnight mass as pontiff. Chris Livesay reports on some of the major shifts in the Catholic Church this year.
Digging into Christmas traditions
"Inside Edition" correspondent Megan Alexander joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book, "The True Gifts of Christmas: Unwrapping the Meaning Behind Our Most Cherished Traditions," which focuses on the backstory of 25 of the most popular Christmas traditions. Editor's Note: CBS earns commissions on purchases made through Amazon via the QR code.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Bethlehem hopes to revive Christmas tourism
Bethlehem, the city known as Jesus' birthplace, saw a major drop in tourism during the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. As the ceasefire holds, the city is publicly celebrating Christmas events for the first time since 2022. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Holiday train delivers Christmas cheer
When the Canadian Pacific Kansas City holiday train rolls into town, the tracks transform into a holiday festival. Lana Zak has the story.
Millions flood airports as Christmas travel peaks
Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.
Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing soars past 2,000
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.
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Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors..
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department
Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.
Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports
Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
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David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors..
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department
Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.
Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports
Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
Fed will have "work to do" if inflation doesn't fade, Warsh says
Fed chief Kevin Warsh said in a closely watched speech that inflation remains a concern, while praising the broader U.S. economy.
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Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
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2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Men buy museum tickets, then steal 200-carat diamond necklace
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
Tigers, jaguars, bison found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
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Zac Brown shares memories of Dolly Parton
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI
Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."
How Dolly Parton supported the Black community
Nashville historian David Ewing joins "The Daily Report" to break down how Dolly Parton used her royalties from Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" to uplift the Black community in the city.
Closing arguments in trial of man accused in Tupac's murder expected Monday
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Veteran describes the power of the outdoors
Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors have a question
The jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have a question for the judge, CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports. Also, legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe weighs in.
German man convicted for 1994 rape and murder of U.S. tourist
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors weigh charges
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deliberating after hearing days of testimony about the mother killing her three young children.
Breaking down Clancy trial closing arguments
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is now in the jury's hands after closing arguments occurred in court. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Duo team aims to inspire through racing
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Trump awards Artemis II crew
President Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of Artemis II and announced the creation of a U.S. Space Academy on Friday. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
CIA head assessed Russia's war: NYT
CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered a dire assessment of Russia's war during his recent trip to Moscow, The New York Times reports. CBS News' national security contributor Joe Zacks has more on what we know.
Latest details on Iran war after 6 months
The Iran war continues as the U.S. navigates the prolonged conflict that President Trump first predicted would only last for six weeks. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.