Former inmates adjust to life out of prison

Thousands of former prisoners who thought they would spend Christmas behind bars are free, thanks to the First Step Act. President Trump signed the legislation into law last December. The act increases the number of good conduct time credits an inmate can earn per year. The U.S. Sentencing Commissions says the changes can help more than 140,000 people in prison. Jericka Duncan spoke with two former inmates who say they're still adjusting to their new freedom.

• Dec 24, 2019
• 06:07

Super Saturday shoppers spent billions

Nearly half the country went shopping this past Saturday, known as Super Saturday. They spent $34 billion, which is even more than what shoppers spent on Black Friday. Adriana Diaz has the details.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 02:33

Notre Dame won't host Christmas Mass

For the first time in 200 years, France’s Notre Dame cathedral will not celebrate Christmas Mass. The building, which is more than 850 years old, is still being restored after a devastating fire in April. Imtiaz Tyab reports on how people in Paris will celebrate Christmas without the annual tradition.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 02:43

Storms threaten holiday travel across U.S.

There are big storms in the West and the Southeast Monday morning, which is bad news for a record number of more than 115 million Americans expected to travel by car, train or plane over the holidays. Rain and flash flooding in South Florida shut down Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight. One traveler said driving through the flooding was like "looking out a boat cabin window." The TSA estimates 42 million people will pass through its security checkpoints over the holidays, nearly 4% more than last year. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 03:06

A pilgrimage to Lalibela for Christmas

One family walked nearly 100 miles, telling 60 Minutes: "We were very tired, we were falling and getting back up throughout the journey, all to see the celebration here."

• Dec 22, 2019
• 01:44

Calendar: Week of December 23

From Christmas to Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon coast, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 01:11

Dickens made Christmas what it is today

Most people know how Ebenezer Scrooge is changed through the events in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." But what's less well-known is how the book changed the celebration of Christmas itself — changes that crossed the Atlantic from England and are still with us today. Imtiaz tyab reports on the history from London.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 04:18

"Super Saturday" expected to extend shopping hours

On Saturday, nearly half of the U.S. population is expected to take part in the biggest shopping day of the year. "Super Saturday" the last Saturday before Christmas, is expected to draw nearly 148 million shoppers into stores for last minute deals and extended shopping hours.

• Dec 20, 2019
• 00:39

On the Road for the holidays

Every year, Steve Hartman puts people in the spotlight who are spreading holiday joy to others. Just in time for Christmas, CBS News is highlighting some of the most memorable stories from “On the Road.”

• Dec 23, 2019
• 21:35

Holiday deliveries may not arrive in time

Hanukkah and Christmas are just days away and it's crunch time for holiday deliveries. But some major shipping companies are struggling to deliver packages on time. Vladimir Duthiers explains.

• Dec 19, 2019
• 01:25

Trump holds Michigan rally

As the first impeachment votes were cast Wednesday night, President Trump took to the stage at a campaign rally in Michigan. Weijia Jiang is there.

• Dec 18, 2019
• 03:15

When to order last-minute holiday gifts

Christmas shipping deadlines are coming up fast. The longer you wait, the more you will pay to get those packages to loved ones on time.

• Dec 16, 2019
• 00:42

Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus

Techno Claus, who looks suspiciously like "Sunday Morning" contributor David Pogue (but sounds like no one else), delivers some gift suggestions for those on your holiday list who love gadgets.

• Dec 15, 2019
• 04:09

Secret Santa's helpers

'Tis the season for Steve Hartman to catch up with his old friend "Secret Santa," an anonymous, wealthy businessman who every year travels the country giving out as much as $300 to random strangers. This year he's recruited a few helpers, from the Milwaukee County Transit System, to spread some Yuletide cheer.

• Dec 8, 2019
• 02:32

Secret Santa recruits bus drivers

Every year, an anonymous, wealthy businessman, travels the country giving money to strangers. This year, he decided to recruit some Milwaukee bus drivers to help his mission. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.

• Dec 6, 2019
• 02:47

Climate change threatens reindeer population

In our series "Eye on Earth," we explore how climate change is threatening a symbol of Christmas: Santa's famous reindeer. Over the past 20 years, wild reindeer and caribou populations have declined by more than two million. Mark Phillips reports from a city known as Santa's home town to find out why these animals are struggling to survive after more than a million years on earth.

• Dec 5, 2019
• 05:07

Christmas movies aren't about plot, fans say

Thanksgiving marks the unofficial kick-off of the holiday movie season, but for die-hard fans, it started even earlier. Lifetime and Hallmark began premiering Christmas movies back in October. Between them, there will be 70 new holiday movies out by New Year's Day. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 28, 2019
• 05:46

Santa calms boy with autism

This boy with autism had been too nervous to meet Santa — until this year, when St. Nick's sweet act brought him tears of joy.

• Nov 22, 2019
• 02:01

Son continues late dad's Christmas tradition

For 42 years, Mike Howard dressed up as "Mountain Santa," delivering thousands of toys to kids in Harlan County, Kentucky. Two years ago, he died, but his legacy didn't because his son, Jordan, has stepped in to continue the tradition.

• Nov 22, 2019
• 01:51

This year's hot new toy

Inspired by YouTube unboxing videos, L.O.L. Surprise takes the act of unwrapping to a new level. John Blackstone reports on the unorthodox methods that went into creating and marketing this year's hottest toy.

• Dec 17, 2017
• 06:29

Calendar: Week of Dec. 11

From National Cocoa Day to an FCC vote which may end net neutrality, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.

• Dec 10, 2017
• 01:17

Calendar: Week of November 26

"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Lee Cowan reports.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 01:01

Jim Gaffigan: Can we please do Christmas when it's warmer?

Comedian Jim Gaffigan thinks the stress of the holidays in the bleakest of months makes moving Christmas to a sunnier time a smart idea.

• Dec 16, 2018
• 02:47

Tamales, a Christmastime tradition

Mo Rocca reports on one Texas family's Feliz Navidad tradition that has continued for 46 years: a tamale-making party known as a tamalada.

• Dec 23, 2018
• 04:32

Calendar: Week of December 24

From Christmas to Whale Watch Week in Oregon, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.

• Dec 23, 2018
• 01:03

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