Europe hit with COVID restrictions amid new outbreak
As coronavirus cases are surging across Europe, the governments there are implementing new restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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WorldView: Indonesia bus crash and more
At least 26 people are dead after a bus plunged 250 feet into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. A ship spilled 600 gallons of diesel just off the coast of one of the Galapagos Islands, raising concerns about the vulnerable ecosystem. And more than a dozen people were hurt in a crowd crush when an Australian mall's giveaway event went wrong. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London.
The problem with medicalizing loneliness
The holiday season is supposed to be a time full of parties and celebrations, but for many people it can often be the loneliest time of the year. Help could be on the way in the form of a so-called "loneliness pill." Fay Bound Alberti, author of "A Biography of Loneliness: The History of an Emotion," joined "CBSN AM" to discuss why it takes more than a pill to treat loneliness.
In Queen Elizabet II's Christmas message, she reflects on the past year, including the birth of her great-grandson, Prince George, and anticipates the upcoming year
In Queen Elizabet II's Christmas message, she reflects on the past year, including the birth of her great-grandson, Prince George, and anticipates the upcoming year.
Cardinal Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the meaning behind the holiday season
Pope Francis calls Christmas "an encounter with the Lord." Cardinal Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the meaning behind the holiday season.
Proud tubists are tooting their own horns more than ever this time of year. Bill Geist traveled around the country to experience the magic and mirth of Tuba Christmas
Proud tubists are tooting their own horns more than ever this time of year. Bill Geist traveled around the country to experience the magic and mirth of Tuba Christmas.
Flanked by dogs Bo and Sunny, the first lady read the holiday classic during a visit to the Children's National Health System.
Flanked by dogs Bo and Sunny, the first lady read the holiday classic during a visit to the Children's National Health System.
Jackie Turner wanted to raise her spirits during the holiday season by hiring a set of parents on Craigslist
Jackie Turner wanted to raise her spirits during the holiday season by hiring a set of parents on Craigslist. What she ended up getting was a whole new family - for free. Steve Hartman reports.
'Tis the season for Techno Claus, that jolly dispenser of gift ideas for the tech geek in the family (and who bears a vague resemblance to Yahoo tech columnist David Pogue)
'Tis the season for Techno Claus, that jolly dispenser of gift ideas for the tech geek in the family (and who bears a vague resemblance to Yahoo tech columnist David Pogue).
The man behind the famed Scarpetta restaurants with outposts across the U.S. and Canada, Chef Scott Conant, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share his vision for the ultimate Christmas meal
The man behind the famed Scarpetta restaurants with outposts across the U.S. and Canada, Chef Scott Conant, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share his vision for the ultimate Christmas meal.
Remember that old adage about doing unto others? Pew etiquette is the topic of this sermon by contributor Bill Flanagan of VH1
Remember that old adage about doing unto others? Pew etiquette is the topic of this sermon by contributor Bill Flanagan of VH1.
Charles Osgood takes a look at data behind the yuletide season
Charles Osgood takes a look at data behind the yuletide season.
Christmas Abbott is the first female NASCAR pit crew member and before that she worked in Iraq for operation Iraq freedom as a civilian contractor
Christmas Abbott is the first female NASCAR pit crew member and before that worked in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom as a civilian contractor. Abbott joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share what it’s like to be part of such a boys club like NASCAR.
The cold-hearted miser who learns the true spirit of the season in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, has been played by dozens of actors over the years
The cold-hearted miser who learns the true spirit of the season in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, has been played by dozens of actors over the years. Matt Singer, editor for the movie website thedissolve.com joins “CBS This Morning” to take a look at some of Hollywood’s best and worst Scrooges.
Michael Norton, associate professor of business administration at Harvard business school and co-author of “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending,” joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain how to give the best presents
Can science take the guesswork out of gift giving? Michael Norton, associate professor of business administration at Harvard business school and co-author of “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending,” joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain how to give the best presents.
U.S. Marines are hard at work gathering toys for millions of children this Christmas as part of their annual Toys for Tots program
The annual Toys for Tots program is under way as U.S. Marines work behind the scenes to provide toys to 7 million kids. Paula Reid reports.
A huge storm system is making itself felt in the northern Midwest and it is headed East and South, posing a major threat to an estimated 94 million holiday travelers in much of the country
A huge storm system is making itself felt in the northern Midwest and it is headed East and South, posing a major threat to an estimated 94 million holiday travelers in much of the country. Eric Fisher of CBS station WBZ-TV in Boston reports.
Each year an anonymous Kansas City businessman dons a red coat and travels to different cities across America to distribute $100 bills to strangers
Each year an anonymous Kansas City businessman dons a red coat and travels to different cities across America to distribute $100 bills to strangers. Steve Hartman reports.
Heavy snow and cold temperatures in many areas are causing retailers to worry that the weather will hamper holiday shopping
An early season winter storm stretching from the nation's midsection to the East Coast has brought heavy snow and cold temperatures to many areas, causing retailers to worry that the weather will hamper holiday shopping. Terrell Brown reports.
Travel destinations to get you in the holiday spirit
For many Americans the holiday season is about staying home with family, but others use the opportunity to travel. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg reports on destinations that provide holiday cheer.
Cop fired for racist Christmas tree reinstated
A Minneapolis police officer who was fired for decorating a Christmas tree in a precinct building with racist items in 2018 is back on the force after an arbitrator overturned the disciplinary decision. Community activists are outraged and calling for arbitration reform. Reg Chapman reports for CBS Minneapolis station WCCO.
Jill Schlesinger talks about the sales expectations with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts
Just eight years after a modern form of holiday shopping got its name, Cyber Monday could bring in more than $2 billion dollars, making it the single biggest spending day ever. CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about the sales expectations with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Tony Scott, film critic for The New York Times, talks about the best films coming to a theater near you
As the holidays begin, so too, does the competition for the big movies of the season. Tony Scott, film critic for The New York Times, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the best films coming to a theater near you.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was delivered and erected in preparation for the holiday season
In the first sign that the holiday season is fast approaching, a 76-foot Norway Spruce was trucked in from Shelton, Conn., and delivered to New York City where it was erected at Rockefeller Center. The tree will be prepared for its official lighting ceremony in December.
Radio City "Christmas Spectacular" canceled for first time ever
The Rockettes will not perform this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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