London Christmas tree rental provides sustainable holiday alternative
Roxana Saberi provides a look a London-based company's efforts to reduce the environmental impact of obtaining Christmas trees.
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The best clearance deals on Christmas decorations
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Search continues for missing California skiier
Rescue workers are still searching for Rory Angelotta, who went missing while skiing on Christmas Day. CBS Sacramento's John Dabkovich reports.
Arizona students help elderly hospice patients
A group of Arizona high school students has spent the last two years volunteering to help elderly hospice patients. Jamie Yuccas has more.
CBS viewers aid military families facing hunger
After airing multiple reports detailing the hunger crisis facing many military families, the Pentagon and "CBS Evening News" viewers lept into action. Donations poured in, helping pay for 1 million meals to feed 7,000 families. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mechanic gifts repaired cars to South Carolinians
A mechanic in South Carolina repairs donated cars for the purpose of gifting them to people in the community in need. He's given away 60 so far, and 12 for the 12 days of Christmas. Mark Strassmann has the details.
South Carolina mechanic gifts repaired cars to people in need
A South Carolina mechanic has repaired 60 cars for free as gifts for people without rides. He gave away 12 cars for the 12 days of Christmas.
Omicron surge disrupts Christmas holiday
The surge of the Omicron variant worldwide is impacting travel this holiday season. Studies show that while Omicron is less likely to result in hospitalization, but Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning Americans not to get complacent. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins CBSN for more.
COVID surge prompts online Christmas services
Many churches made the difficult decision to forego in-person services for Christmas yet again, as the Omicron variant fuels a spike in coronavirus cases nationwide. Elise Preston reports.
Armed intruder arrested at Windsor Castle
The suspect, a 19-year-old man from Southampton, did not enter any buildings on the grounds.
Alec Baldwin posts holiday message thanking supporters following shooting
The actor said "not a day goes by" that he doesn't think about the fatal shooting.
Holiday tradition unites two communities
This holiday season, a glorious Christmas tree with over 7,000 lights graces historic Boston Common. But the tree itself is anything but local. Nancy Chen has the details.
Successful launch for Webb space telescope
NASA is celebrating the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. The $10 billion observatory lifted off on Christmas, and once it is fully operational, scientists hope it will reveal new information about our universe and its origins. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
Pope Francis’ Christmas blessing
Pope Francis is urging the world to be more open to dialogue this Christmas. In his holiday message delivered Saturday morning, he says that is key to resolving the large number of conflicts seen in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen. It comes as Christians throughout Europe try to embrace the holiday while keeping concerns about Omicron in mind. Roxana Saberi has that part of the story.
Why "It's a Wonderful Life" continues to stand the test of time
"It's a Wonderful Life" debuted 75 years ago — but it wasn't an instant commercial success.
The history behind “It’s a Wonderful Life”
75 years and five days ago, "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered on the big screen, just in time for Christmas. The film would earn five Oscar nominations, but surprisingly wasn't considered a commercial success. Yet over the decades, with a big boost from television, "It's a Wonderful Life" would grow into a timeless classic that still resonates to this day. Dana Jacobson explains.
The Christmas legacy of Boris Karloff
He's mean and green and one of the holiday season's best-known characters. But the man who gave voice to the “Grinch” had a monster-sized career all his own. Michelle Miller has his story.
Duchess of Cambridge surprises audience with Christmas piano song
The royal wowed a Christmas Eve audience with a beautiful piano performance alongside singer-songwriter Tom Walker.
Holiday travel hit by latest COVID surge
The holiday season is being dampened by the coronavirus pandemic again this year. More than 700 U.S. flights are already canceled today and that's on top of hundreds that were called off on Christmas Eve. The holiday travel woes are the latest reminder of just how disruptive the pandemic has become. Michael George has more.
Revolutionary telescope set for Christmas liftoff
NASA is slated to launch its James Webb Space Telescope to space on Christmas. The agency is hoping the $10 billion telescope will provide more insight into the universe. Mark Strassmann has more.
Omicron’s impact on Christmas in Bethlehem
For the second straight year, outside tourists will largely be barred from Bethlehem for Christmas because of COVID-19. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports on the global Christmas Eve celebrations, and CBS News radio correspondent Robert Berger joined CBSN with how Bethlehem is observing the holiday amid the pandemic.
NASA to launch $10 billion space telescope
NASA is hoping for its biggest Christmas present yet: the successful launch of the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope, which is set to lift off early Christmas morning. Webb will replace the 31-year-old Hubble Space Telescope as the leading space observatory. Researchers hope it can tell us more about the history of the universe. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
Bethlehem traditions continue despite pandemic
Christmas celebrations continued this year despite rising COVID-19 cases. Pope Francis held a Christmas Eve Mass with about 1,500 attendees as smaller crowds gathered in the city of Bethlehem. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
U.S. braces for weather extremes over holiday
A powerful winter storm could blanket the Sierra Nevada with several inches of snow. Meanwhile, residents in some parts of the U.S. will see record-breaking warm temperatures on Christmas. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Flooding and snow hit the West as the South expects record highs
National Weather Service warns of hazardous travel conditions for some areas over the holiday weekend.
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